Mac Allister, Robertson, Jota: Full Liverpool Injury List and Potential Return Games Ahead of Manchester United Clash

On Sunday at 16.30 GMT, Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield in one of their biggest games of the season.

After overcoming a 2-1 deficit to win against Crystal Palace last weekend, the Reds are now atop the Premier League standings. Despite playing below par, Jurgen Klopp’s team persevered to win all three points.

They are now getting ready to play a United team that lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at home the previous weekend and was eliminated from the Champions League in the group stage after losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich.

Although Klopp will be trying to have players back to full fitness, Liverpool will be confident going into the match. Here is the most recent information on the Reds’ injuries prior to the game.

The midfielder was on the end of a nasty challenge against Sheffield United and forced off in the second half. Mac Allister missed the win over Palace and has since insisted he's working hard to get back fit. Potential return game: Man Utd (H), Sun 17 Dec.

1. Alexis Mac Allister – cut

The midfield player was forced out against Sheffield United in the second half after taking a harsh challenge. Despite missing the victory over Palace, Mac Allister has stated he is making a lot of effort to recover. Possible rematch: Man Utd (H), Sunday, December 17.

The Portugal international went down against Man City with no-one around him before being subbed. Jota is back running on the grass, which suggests he may be ahead of where Liverpool may have expected but will still need some time. Potential return: Late December.

2. Diogo Jota – muscle

The Portugal international was substituted after going down against Man City with nobody around him. Jota is once again running on the grass, which indicates that although he may be ahead of Liverpool’s expectations, more time will be needed. Possible time of return: late December.

The left-back recently admitted that he has not set a target for when he wants to be back available. The new year has been the earmarked date. Potential return: January

3. Andy Robertson – shoulder

The left-back has acknowledged that he does not have a certain return date in mind. The designated date has been the new year. Possible comeback in January

The Spaniard has been ruled out of action until the new year. Thiago hasn't played for Liverpool since April and will need time to build fitness when fully trouble-free from his issue. Potential return: January

4. Thiago Alcantara – hip

The Spaniard will not be able to play until the start of the new year. Since April, Thiago has not competed for Liverpool, and it will take him some time to regain his fitness until his problem is completely resolved. Possible comeback in January

Liverpool continue to take their time with the midfielder after he had adductor surgery last March before sustaining a calf problem. Potential return game: N/A

5. Stefan Bajcetic – calf

Liverpool is still taking its time with the midfield player, who underwent adductor surgery in March of last year before developing a calf issue. Possible matchback: None

The centre-back went down with a knee injury against Fulham. It's since been confirmed Matip has ruptured his ACL and could miss the rest of the season. Potential return game: N/A

6. Joel Matip – knee

The centre-back went down with a knee injury against Fulham. It’s since been confirmed Matip has ruptured his ACL and could miss the rest of the season. Possible matchback: None